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Rheumatology Coding Corner Answer: Proper Coding for Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis

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CPT: 99213, 73500-RT, 73500-LT ICD-10: M16.52 This E/M service entailed: The history is detailed; The examination is expanded problem focused; and The medical decision making is of low complexity. The X-ray reviewed was for radiologic examination, hip, unilateral: one view for the left hip and for the right hip. M16.52—The diagnosis identifies unilateral post-traumatic osteoarthritis…

2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting Abstracts Now Available

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Accepted Annual Meeting abstracts are now available online. Search abstract presentations online or download a PDF of the online 2015 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting Abstract Supplement. Our online resources center is your single point of access to Annual Meeting program information. View, print or download Annual Meeting publications or access the app.

Past President Marlin Shields Reflects on the ARHP’s 50-Year History

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As the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals (ARHP) continues to celebrate its 50th anniversary, The Rheumatologist recently spent time with Charter Member and Past President Marlin N. Shields, RPT, discussing the history of the ARHP and the changes he has seen in rheumatology. One topic that was, and remains, near and dear to him is…

Rheumatology Research Foundation Expands Studies in Rheumatic Diseases Through Career Support

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For the past 30 years, the Rheumatology Research Foundation has been an invaluable resource for investigators looking to further their careers and expand essential research into rheumatic diseases. Among the Foundation’s many award recipients is Robert Plenge, MD, PhD. In 2008, Dr. Plenge received a grant from the Foundation to pursue finding a genetic basis…

Rheumatologists Share Research, Successes at Annual Investigators’ Meeting

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“Each project adds new knowledge that brings us a little closer to the cure,” Joan Bathon, MD, of Columbia University Medical Center, says of the Rheumatology Research Foundation’s 8th Annual Investigators’ Meeting in San Diego. Dr. Bathon was one of more than 30 investigators who presented the latest progress on research funded by the Foundation’s…

ACR 2016: Proposals Needed for 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting

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The Annual Meeting Planning Committee believes the best ideas come from our members! We need your input in developing educational content that best suits the needs of our target audience. Take advantage of an opportunity to share your ideas with your colleagues by submitting a proposal for the 2016 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting. The deadline to…

Rheumatology Coding Corner Answer: Coding for a Knee Injection

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Take the challenge. CPT: 20611-LT, J7325 X 1 ICD-9: 715.16—Osteoarthritis, localized, primary, lower leg ICD-10: M17.12—Unilateral pri- mary osteoarthritis, left knee Note: When billing for 20611—Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (e.g., shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa), with permanent recording and reporting, there must be a permanent photograph of the needle placement in…

Rheumatology Coding Corner Question: Coding for a Knee Injection

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Coding for a Knee Injection A 68-year-old female patient with primary osteoarthritis of the left knee returns to the office for her scheduled hyaluronan injection. The patient reports that her knee is a little tender, but on a scale of 1–10, it is a 4. She is stiff in the morning for 10–20 minutes. The…

ACR 2015: Resources to Maximize ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting

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Maximize your meeting experience by taking advantage of the following resources: Mobile App—Create a personalized schedule, receive meeting alerts, submit session evaluations, search maps and more. Session Tracker—A printed resource you can use to record your hours of participation as you go. The session tracker will be available on site and online. Searchable Abstract Site—Search…